Peter Appert was recognized as a top earnings estimator in diversified consumer services in 2016 (No. 2), 2012 (No. 3), 2014 (No. 3) and 2015 (No. 1), along with best stock picker in 2014 (No. 3).

Bill Quirk won top earnings estimator in biotechnology in 2015 (No. 3), in life sciences tools & services in 2014 (No. 2), 2013 (No. 3) and 2012 (No. 1). In 2012, he was also recognized as a top earnings estimator (No. 1) and named the most accurate earnings forecaster in life sciences tools & services.

Methodology

The Thomson Reuters Analyst Awards objectively measure the performance of analysts based on the returns of their buy/sell recommendations and the accuracy of their earnings estimates. The 2017 stock picking awards for the U.S. are based on the 2016 calendar-year performance of recommendations. The 2017 awards for estimating accuracy are based on quarterly periods that reported between April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017. For more information, visit analystawards.com/methodology.